Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Chateau Beauregard The influence of the wood

The influence of the wood is revealed on the palate

it is full of flavour and chiselled by a beautifully fresh acidity followed mid-palate by accents of white pepper

precision and finesse and quotes perfectly ripe and elegant (stone) fruit aromas intertwined with this distinctive crystalline and crunchy Heiligenstein sandstone and tea notes that are irresistibly alluring and almost (white) peppery

From lower elevation in the vineyard

finishing on a fragrant earth note

Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Chateau Beauregard The influence of the woodClarity and depth to the blueberry and raspberry fruit, they have done an excellent job of working with a hot dry vintage to still deliver this estates trademark charm. Located on soils with plenty of gravel that needed careful attention, and yet this delivers a juicy, fresh core with finely shaped tannins and a moreish salinity on the finish. 93 Pts Jane Anson